Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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DOMINIC JOSEPH FERRARO Dom . . . keen sense of humor . . . witty . . . loves assemblies. Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3. JUDITH ELAINE FIORE Judy” . . . very attractive brunette . . . dresses neatly . . . talkative and friendly. Barker Staff 4; Intramurals 2, 3; State Festivals 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Concerts 2, 3; Sweetheart Swing Queen 4; Operetta 3. MICHAEL JOHN FLYNN ' Red . . . crop of bright red hair . . . likes to get into mischief . . . may join Air Force after graduation. Baseball 2, 3; Prom Committee 2; Stage Crew 2, 3. i CAROLE ANN FORTUNE Carole . . . sweet smiling, dainty lass . . . quiet but pleasing way . . . always looks as neat as a pin. State Festivals 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Concerts 2, 3; Honor Roll 3, 4. ARLENE ELSIE FRANCIS Arlene . . . friendly way, warm smile ... a true friend . . . enjoys library work. Intramurals 2, 3. SANDRA JEAN FRENCH Sa . . . pretty smile and expressive brown eyes . . . can eat and eat and never gain an ounce ... is a Moo . Intramurals 2, 3; Display Committee 2; State Festivals 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Army-Navy Team 2, 3; Concerts 2, 3; Prom Committee 2; Office work School Office 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Drivers Test 3; Rhode Island Honor Society 4. RALPH EDWIN GARDNER Ralph . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . dresses neatly . . . very friendly. Band 4; Solo and Ensemble Festival 4. 18 the music of the Five Chords, of which two classmates, Matt Lewiss and Pat Liguori, are members. Before long, February was here again, and in preparation for the Sweetheart Swing, we chose Joan Rindell and Nancy Gen-carella as candidates for the Queen of Hearts. Matt Lewiss and Carolyn Giorno, Co-Chairmen of Garden of Roses, did an excellent job on our first prom. The theme was carried out to a T” with a miniature waterfall and fresh colorful flowers. The anxiety of the crowning of the queen suspended until the faculty finally chose Pat Nardone. She looked lovely as she approached her dazzling court comprised of Elaine Serra, Jacquie

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ALLEN STANTON DOUGLASS Doodles’' . . quiet, rather shy lad . . . well liked by those who know him . . . plans to join the Air Force after graduation. WILLIAM ELMER DUARTE Bill” ■ ■ • quiet and polite . . . great ambition to enter the armed services immediately after graduation. Stage Crew 2, 3. MICHAEL FRANCIS DUFFICY Duff” . . . good-looking senior with curly brown hair . very quiet . . . interested in horses. Stage Crew 3, 4; Assistant Stage Manager 4; Rhode Island Honor Society. their first attempt at state college board exams. The peculiar odors and noises emitted from Room 13 can be accredited to Carolyn Giorno, Ruth Vars, Jacquie Joy, Pat Nardone and Dave Youden, the chemistry team of ’56. The Class of 57 takes credit for introducing standardized uniform class rings. We did this to promote the idea of W H S. graduates having uniform class rings each year, not two or three styles as in the past. We elected Pat Nardone and Matt Lewiss to be our junior Yearbook representatives. With Leap Year on its way, we forestalled plans for a Leap Year Dance. Many attended to dance to Ll 1 JOAN EVERGLYN EDWARDS Joanie” .. . graceful and feminine . . . soft-spoken manner . . . loves little children. Barker Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 4; Queen s Court 3, 4; Senior Reception Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Applied Music 2, 3; R.I. Honor Society 4. 17 JOHN FREDERICK ELDRIDGE Jack . . . fire-red hair . . . disc jockey on W.E.R.I. . . talented in public speaking and acting. Intramurals 2, 4; Display Committee 2; Baseball 2, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Frolics 2, 4; Prom Committee 2, 4; Prize Speaking 2, 4; Dance Band 4; History Elections 4; Musical Comedy 3. BARBARA ANN DWYER Barbie” . . . rather quiet . . . friendly . . . talented in the writing of poetry. Band 2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3; State Festivals 2, 3; Concerts 2, 3; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Exchange Talent Show 2; All State Festival 2; Credit Union Essay 2. DONALD FRANCIS FELICETTI Phil” . . . rugged senior with a resonant voice . . well liked by all who know him . . . enjoys playing football. Intramurals 3, 4; Football 2, 3, (Co-captain) 4; Prom Committee 3.

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DONALD RAY GAVITT Don” . . talkative classmate with a broad smile . . . enjoys roller skating ... is an asset to the W.II.S. Choir. Barker Start 2; Intramurals 4; Chorus 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Concerts 2, 4; Frolics 4; Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Math C lub 4; Basketball Program Committee 4. JOY BELLE GAVITT Joy” . . . friendly and pleasant manner . . . very quiet . . . enjoys music and loves to sing. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Concerts 2, 3, 4; Frolics 4; Exchange Talent Show 3; Solo and Ensemble Festival 3; Pops Concert 4; Senior Sextet 4; Bel I tones 3, 4; Office Work in School Office 2, 3, 4. FRANCIS BRADY GEARY Fran'’ . . . tall with dark hair . . . fun to know . . . plans to study business at U R.I. Prom Committee 3. PATRICIA ANN GENCARELLA Patti' . . . vivacious senior who loves excitement . . . quick to laugh but quick to anger . . . always dresses in a most stylish manner. Barker Staff 3, 4; Usherette 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Ticket Seller 2. Joy, Cammy MacNeil, Joan Rindell, Joan Edwards and Dolores Scrra. Outstanding senior baseball players on the team of ’56 were Jim LaPictra, Joe Terra nova, Reggie Beers, Bob Laing and Benny Brown. In June of 1956 we bade our seniors farewell by sponsoring their Senior Reception. As Chairman, Theresa Negri made our last activity with the seniors a memorable one. As seniors we comprised the North Star,” the brightest star in our sky of memories. The show of a potential leader was evident when James Lepikko was elected for his third consecutive term as President. Nancy Gencarella, Secretary; also JOSEPH JOHN GENCARELLI Genks . . . speaks in a booming voice . . . loads of fun . . . very well liked. Intramurals 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. EDWARD A. GILLULY, III Red . . . crop of bright red hair . . . quiet, usually calm, cool, and collected . . . diligent and dependable. Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3. 4; Senior Reception G»mmittee 3. PAUL WILLIAM GILLULY Gu . . . another red headed senior . . . mischievous . . . hangs around with underclassmen. Intramurals 2; Basketball 2. 19